Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
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Dr. Moore and his staff are excellent. He is not only surgically gifted, but he is caring and kind. I have RA and appreciate his knowledge in this area. I am very thankful for his medical expertise.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
What a fabulous Dr. I enjoy going to Dr Moore and Amelia Lamb. I actually look forward to it. He’s very friendly and answers all of my questions and takes his time with me. Informs met of my options, which is really great.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Moore is an amazing surgeon! I had shoulder pain for 15 years. 3 months after my surgery and I have PAINFREE range of motion I haven’t had in a decades!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Moore is an exceptional doctor/surgeon. He is caring and he listens to you and does what is best for your medical situation. I highly recommend Dr. Moore. I fully trust in his abilities.!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great surgery - Helpful in understanding
Surgery to be done.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
A little late but always professional
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
An exceptional physician in whom I have great trust.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I drove 11.2 miles in morning commuter traffic to be on time for my 8:10 am appointment. at 8:20, I was told he was running about 45 minutesd late. I could not stay so I left. Unascceptable!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding orthopedic care with Dr Moore Jr.- The Best!
Professional, Compassionate, Precise
Very fortunate to have found such a skilled surgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Tremendous physician
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive Wilmington, NC 28412
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Moore then completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While a resident, he was coauthor of a scientific paper that was awarded the Charles S. Neer award for excellence in research on the shoulder and elbow. He was elected as a chief administrative resident and was awarded the DeForest Willard award for outstanding performance by the faculty and residents.
After completing his residency, Dr. Moore returned to North Carolina where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity & microvascular surgery at Duke University. He subsequently completed a traveling preceptorship in pelvic & acetabular trauma in Los Angeles prior to returning to Durham as a Duke Faculty member. He was Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Service and a member of the hand and microvascular team for replantation and reconstruction. He was awarded the Frank H. Bassett teaching award by the resident staff.
Dr. Moore has remained active in educational endeavors and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has been a visiting professor at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and has been the Invited International Speaker at the Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand meeting. He has also spoken in Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Greece and Sweden.
Dr. Moore is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Orthopedic Trauma Association and was recently elected into the American Orthopedic Association. He is a Past President of the NC Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Duke Hand Club. Dr. Moore has been named a Best Doctor by his peers since 2003.
Dr. Moore focuses on complex problems of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He has extensive experience with primary and revision total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty and reconstruction of the wrist and hand. He also has extensive experience in Microvascular reconstruction including free vascularized fibular grafting and peripheral nerve.
Dr. Richard Moore is a native of eastern North Carolina–born in Morehead City and raised in Jacksonville.
Education Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC Fellowship Trained in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
Dr. Moore and his staff are excellent. He is not only surgically gifted, but he is caring and kind. I have RA and appreciate his knowledge in this area. I am very thankful for his medical expertise.
What a fabulous Dr. I enjoy going to Dr Moore and Amelia Lamb. I actually look forward to it. He’s very friendly and answers all of my questions and takes his time with me. Informs met of my options, which is really great.
Dr Moore is an amazing surgeon! I had shoulder pain for 15 years. 3 months after my surgery and I have PAINFREE range of motion I haven’t had in a decades!
Dr. Moore is an exceptional doctor/surgeon. He is caring and he listens to you and does what is best for your medical situation. I highly recommend Dr. Moore. I fully trust in his abilities.!
Great surgery - Helpful in understanding Surgery to be done.
A little late but always professional
An exceptional physician in whom I have great trust.
I drove 11.2 miles in morning commuter traffic to be on time for my 8:10 am appointment. at 8:20, I was told he was running about 45 minutesd late. I could not stay so I left. Unascceptable!
Outstanding orthopedic care with Dr Moore Jr.- The Best! Professional, Compassionate, Precise Very fortunate to have found such a skilled surgeon.
Tremendous physician